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Gum Disease, Rheumatoid/Osteo-arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Autoimmune Disorders...PART 2 of 2

 

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs – Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Side Effects

Many individuals with inflammatory disorders (rheumatoid- and osteo-arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.) consume high doses of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs can increase bleeding and possibly hemorrhage after dental procedures – not including the damage to the intestinal tract that may lead to leaky gut syndrome. In addition, many people may also be taking D-penicillamine, steroids or other drugs that are known to weaken the overall immune system...Click to continue reading...

Gum Disease, Rheumatoid/Osteo-arthritis, Fibromyalgia & Autoimmune Disorders: The Connection PART 1 of 2

Individuals with any form of arthritis, arthritis-related inflammatory disorders (Fibromyalgia for instance), or autoimmune disorders are at HIGH risk of developing many diseases of the oral cavity including, but not limited to: Click to continue reading...

 

What do Teeth, OJ & Soft Drinks Have in Common?

Everyone these days seems intent on doing everything they can to have the brightest whitest teeth possible, including using 6-8% hydrogen peroxide to achieve the desired results.

What researchers at the University of Rochester, New York, determined is that acidic fruit juices (orange, grapefruit, etc.), markedly decrease hardness and increase roughness of tooth enamel – causing them to lose their natural brightness, especially as we age. Click to continue reading...

Inflammation & Oral Health: What's Lurking Under Your Expensive Dental Work?

With over 70 million “baby-boomers” reaching the “youth of middle-age,” we’re developing pain and discomfort from a myriad of invisible illnesses including pain, inflammation and digestive disorders; many attributed to our oral health, specifically dental crowns.